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If a friend possibly committed real estate forgery/fraud in 2006, what is the statute of limitations for this felony?

Chicago, IL |September 27, 2009

I have a friend who possibly committed real estate forgery/fraud in 2006. Forging deeds and selling the property. What is the statute of limitations for felony charges that the state can pursue? Thanks

In Illinois, there is no limitation period for "forgery" under the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961. See Section 3-5(a)(1). That means, if the prosecution decides the facts warrant a charge of forgery (versus another felony), then he or she can bring the charge at any time in the future.

If another crime is charged, and the statute defining the crime does not provide otherwise, then the general statute of limitations for felonies is three years from the commission of the offense. Section 3-5(b).

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